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[…]The post The Israel-Palestine Conflict & The Height Of Hypocrisy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine, White Supremits & Sri Lanka’s Hypocrisy (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? (Category: Breaking News)
- Futility Of A ‘UN Day Of Palestinian Solidarity’ – In A World Carrying Its Past Guilt! (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Tamils & Palestinians: International Justice In The Dark? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 Requires Sri Lanka To Develop A Viable Creative Capital Base (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Labour Reforms: When A Labour Lawyer Speaks Like A Labour Economist (Category: Breaking News)
- SOE 2023: IPS Offers Some Inputs To Proposed Growth Lab (Category: Breaking News)
by Dinasena Ratugamage Four deminers were wounded on Saturday due to mine explosions.Police Spokesman, SSP Nihal Thalduwa, told the media that the incident had happened in Mullaitivu. Thalduwa said the deminers had been clearing unexploded mines in the former war zone when two explosions occurred injuring four of them and damaging a bulldozer. The victims […]
by Rex Clementine These days selectors are appointed on club loyalties or personal friendships. There was a move a few years ago to bring Marvan Atapattu as the Chairman of Selectors. One legend resisted. He didn’t want Marvan there. The reason being that there would have been no place to carry out his agendas with […]
- Keep backing players with right attitude (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamindu Mendis here to stay (Category: Breaking News)
- Time to turn over a new leaf (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka set aside their worst fears (Category: Breaking News)
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana I never knew I may have so much influence till I read the response to my article “Should we be eternally subservient?” (The Island, 11 October) by retired Brigadier Ranjan de Silva in The Island of 17th October! He has urged me to use my influence on the governing politicians to […]
- Ranil can steer country out of crisis – EPDP (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB country chief hopes Lanka could sustain policy reforms despite elections (Category: Breaking News)
- CBK points finger at her successors as SLFP leader (Category: Breaking News)
- Political interference prevents police from eradicating drug menance -JVP (Category: Breaking News)
The Meteorology Department yesterday issued an amber advisory for severe lightning accompanied by thunderstorms about 100 mm likely to occur in some parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Central, Eastern and Southern Provinces, today. It said that there could be temporary localised strong winds during thunderstorms. The public has been asked to take adequate precautions […]
The military, through an extraordinary gazette notice, has been ordered to remain on alert across Sri Lanka. President Ranil Wickremesighe issued the gazette notice under the Public Security Ordinance, with effect from 22nd October. “BY virtue of the powers vested in me by Section 12 of the Public Security Ordinance (Chapter 40), I, Ranil Wickremesinghe, […]
- Army deployed to Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (Category: Breaking News)
- Military placed on standby to maintain law and order (Category: Breaking News)
- Military deployed again to maintain law and order (Category: Breaking News)
- Military kept on alert to maintain law and order (Category: Breaking News)
China is trying to expand global military footprints, with a latest Pentagon report naming 18 countries, besides Djibouti and Cambodia s Ream Naval Base, to insist that Beijing has Âprobably Âconsidered them as Âlocations for PLA (People s Liberation Army) military logistics facilitiesÂ.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the policy of the present government is to treat every religion equally and provide equal rights to every citizen.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India sleuths nabbed the kingpin of a human trafficking racket involved in an attempt to send 61 Sri Lankan nationals abroad illegally after bringing them to India in 2021.
It has been decided to carry out a DNA test in order to confirm the identity of the body of Sri Lankan national Anula Jayathilake, who was reported missing and later confirmed dead by the Israeli authorities, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Tel Aviv Nimal Bandara said.
Based on information gathered from a coordinated intelligence operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotic Bureau, a local multi-day fishing trawler was intercepted by SLCG Samudraraksha on Friday (20) evening. The intercepted trawler was escorted to the Dondra fisheries harbour, where a careful search was conducted with the assistance of the […]
- Tuna club joins trawler fight (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Trawler catches 'biggest oyster' (Category: Technology)
- Trawler petition nets support (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- National eye on mega-trawler (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
The Sri Lanka Navy discovered over 212 kg of heroin and ICE hidden in a fishing trawler detained off Galle. Based on information derived from a coordinated intelligence operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau, a drug-carrying local multiday fishing trawler was intercepted by SLCG Samudraraksha off Galle. The local multiday […]
- Street value of heroin on fishing trawler estimated at Rs. 4500 million (Category: Breaking News)
- Ten Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides to continue to actively participate in China’s BRI (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Estonia successfully conclude inaugural bilateral political consultations (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a local multiday fishing trawler with over 212kg of heroin and Ice drugs (crystal methamphetamine) valued at over Rs. 4,000 million concealed inside, in the high seas west of Galle.
Sri Lanka is to support the push by the United Nations to end hostilities in Gaza, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told the Muslim community in Mannar today. The President said that he does not condone the suffering faced by Palestinians as a result of the war between Hamas and Israel. Wickremesinghe also said that food aid […]
- The Ududeniya Jamil Al Azhar Jumma Mosque board of…. (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka fully supports United Nations’ program to stop Gaza conflict and establish peace – Pre... (Category: Breaking News)
- Meelad un Nabi celebration (Category: Business)
- Meelad Un Nabi celebration and prize giving (Category: Business)
This October, Sri Lanka’s leading intimate apparel brand, amanté, is commemorating the milestone 10-year anniversary of its flagship boutique in Racecourse, Colombo, and also 11 years of the brand’s presence in Sri Lanka. To mark the occasion and to kick-off a month of promotions and celebrations, the brand hosted select invitees and several A-list fashion […]
- amanté adds to growing portfolio of exclusive outlets with launch of Nugegoda boutique (Category: Breaking News)
- Yureni Noshika comes onboard as brand ambassador for amanté‘s freshly dropped athleisure collect... (Category: Breaking News)
- Largest capacity crawler crane in Sri Lanka unloaded at Hambantota (Category: Breaking News)
- Dilly & Carlo lights up the holidays with the festive collection (Category: Breaking News)
A former LTTE negotiator has slammed the Tamil Nadu Government for banning a seminar organised by his organization, the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE). Former LTTE peace negotiator and now self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the TGTE, Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran, a New York based lawyer, said the TGTE condemns the action taken by the Tamil Nadu […]
- Former LTTE negotiator shoots down ‘Himalayan Declaration’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka freezes assets of 15 entities and 210 individuals (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas Tigers shaken by debilitating split (Category: Breaking News)
- Panel recommends Indian Citizenship for Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy By seeking to escalate the long-term fishers’ issue at a time the two nations are resuming the forgotten ferry service after four decades, Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananada may be torpedoing the larger connectivity project of his President, Ranil Wickremesinghe. The minister’s reiteration of an earlier demand for an UN […]
- There is much more to Katchchatheevu now (Category: Breaking News)
- Will a fishers’ defence force create more problems than solving any? (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Sri Lanka passenger ferry service launched after 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Is India going to steal land, water and air?’ (Category: Breaking News)
The body of a 65-year-old Sri Lankan woman has been recovered from among the rubble of a destroyed building in Lebanon on Saturday (Oct 21), according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).
Elections will be conducted in strict adherence to the constitution A digital transformation will be initiated within the United National Party, necessitating amendments to the party’s constitution.- President says at the special general convention of the UNP
[…]The post The Cauldrons We Make appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Great American Dilemma: Israel-Hamas War – Is It Reverse Holocaust? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Holocaust, history and today’s politics (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- The Holocaust, history and today’s politics (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- The Holocaust, history and today’s politics (Category: USA, Arkansas)
Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by five wickets with 10 balls to spare on Saturday to become the final team to claim a hard-fought victory at the World Cup after Sadeera Samarawickrama anchored the chase.The post Sri Lanka get on the board at World Cup with win over the Netherlands appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka 355/6 against UAE (Category: Breaking News)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama Sri Lanka’s leading run getter at world cup (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka down West Indies by 8 wickets (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka finish Super Six unbeaten (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed that a Presidential Election is set to take place in 2024 in accordance with the Constitution of Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka’s presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in 2024 – President appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Elections will be held in accordance with the Constitution, Presidential poll in 2024 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Rajapakse, Wickremesinghe meet, discuss proposed constitutional reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe named as next candidate of UNP for Presidential Election 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP decides on candidate for next Presidential Election (Category: Breaking News)
A stock of 200 kilograms of heroin has been seized in the high seas during a joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB).
Addressing the Special General Convention of the United National Party (UNP) held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo on Saturday (21)., President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized his commitment to bolstering the country’s economy by positioning Sri Lanka as a smart nation. The President outlined the timeline for upcoming elections in line with the constitutional provisions, […]
- Sri Lanka’s presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in 2024 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Late Sri Lankan President's son vying for party and country leadership (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Govt. has accepted UNP s earlier accusations, says Gayantha (Category: Breaking News)
- The primary objective is to establish Sri Lanka as a “Smart Country” (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruvita The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), on Friday (20), announced that the electricity tariff will be increased by 18 percent starting from October 20.These revised rates will remain in effect until June 30, 2024, PUCSL announced. The decision to raise tariffs came after the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) requested the […]
- Electricity tariffs raised by 18 percent from 20 Oct. (Category: Breaking News)
- Fixed charges for Electricity increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s electricity tariffs increased by 18% (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister says electricity tariff hikes inevitable in face of mounting losses (Category: Breaking News)
By Sanjeewa Jayaweera The English cricketer Moeen Ali, who incidentally is also the vice-captain of the team, posted on his Instagram page a thought-provoking quote: “If you are not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing”. The quote is attributed […]
- Rafael Nadal does not know when he will return from injury (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Cross border co-operation, key to stopping illegal migration’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil MPs question alleged inaction on monk’s racist outburst (Category: Breaking News)
- JULY 1983: TAMILS DO NOT BLAME SINHALESE PEOPLE (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka should aim to get state revenues more than 12 percent of gross domestic product and avoid revenue shortfalls next year, International Monetary Fund Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer said. Sri Lanka projected revenues (including non-tax) of 3,408 billion rupee (11.3 -pct of GDP) and the IMF 3,286 billion rupees (about 10.9-pct).Up to July […]
- Smokers, drinkers hit by index linked taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says increasing revenue of paramount importance for Sri Lanka; defends VAT hike (Category: Breaking News)
- 93 percent jump in tax collection in first half of this year (Category: Breaking News)
- New IMF funds for Sri Lanka may be delayed as review sees revenue shortfall (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has congratulated the Government of Sri Lanka for reaching a staff-level agreement on the first review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility Arrangement (EFF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “This agreement is set to grant Sri Lanka access to the second tranche, approximately US$330 million in financing, pending […]
- Sinopec signs agreement to enter Sri Lanka s fuel retail market (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri LankaÂThailand FTA likely to be signed in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Sri Lanka hopeful of early ETCA conclusion, working on Kochi-Colombo LNG pipeline (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Thailand to sign bilateral aviation agreement (Category: Breaking News)
The All Indian Fishermen Congress, a wing of the Congress party, has strongly criticized the arrest of 27 Indian fishermen and the confiscation of their boats. In response, they have called for a protest at the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission in Chennai on 25 October, India’s Express newspaper reported. Armstrong Fernando, the National chairman of this […]
- Douglas threatens protest in India against poaching (Category: Breaking News)
- Douglas would be arrested when he enter to India - Indian lawyers (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest against India in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian fishermen continue to hurl allegations at SL Navy (Category: Breaking News)
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